Mattheo
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 263 living Americans carry the first name Mattheo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mattheo today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mattheo births was 2024 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mattheo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Mattheo with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
263
~ 1 in 1,303,248 Americans
Peak year
2024
41 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,020
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Mattheo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mattheo from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 151 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mattheo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mattheo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mattheos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Mattheo, while Florida, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mattheo
The name Mattheo originates from the Greek language and culture, tracing its roots back to ancient times. It is a variant of the name Matthew, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu or Matityah, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." The name Mattheo gained popularity during the Byzantine era, particularly in regions where Greek influence was strong, such as Constantinople and parts of the Eastern Roman Empire.
In Christian tradition, the name Mattheo is associated with the apostle Matthew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ and the author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. This connection has contributed to the name's enduring presence in various Christian communities throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mattheo can be found in the writings of Byzantine historian and scholar Procopius of Caesarea, who lived in the 6th century AD. He mentions a figure named Mattheo, a military commander during the reign of Emperor Justinian I.
Another notable bearer of the name Mattheo was Mattheo Zane, a Venetian nobleman and statesman who served as the Doge of Venice from 1115 to 1129. His reign was marked by territorial expansions and the establishment of trade agreements with neighboring regions.
In the realm of art, Mattheo Giovannetti, an Italian painter from the 14th century, is known for his contributions to the Sienese school of painting. His works, including frescoes and altarpieces, can be found in various churches and museums in Italy.
During the Renaissance period, Mattheo Palmieri, an Italian humanist and poet, gained recognition for his influential work "Della vita civile" ("On Civic Life"), which explored themes of ethics, politics, and philosophy.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Mattheo Ricci, an Italian Jesuit priest and missionary, is celebrated for his efforts in introducing Western science and philosophy to China. He played a pivotal role in establishing a cultural bridge between Europe and China during the late Ming Dynasty.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Mattheo throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Mattheo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mattheo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mattheo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mattheo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 263 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mattheo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,303,248 US residents.
Is Mattheo a common name?
We classify Mattheo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 265 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mattheo most popular?
The single biggest year for Mattheo was 2024, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mattheo is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mattheo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mattheo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mattheo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mattheo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mattheo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mattheo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Mattheo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.